Share via

How to determine operating systems number XP or XP 64-bit.

Anonymous
2009-12-03T20:05:31+00:00

Hi,

I need to download a driver but must know if I have Windows XP or XP 64. I run Internet 7 SP3 if that makes any difference. Under system properties-general-it reads Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3. I believe this answers the question that it is not XP 64 but just want to make sure and would appreciate any assistance.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
  1. Anonymous
    2009-12-03T20:21:39+00:00

    XP Home does not come as a x64 version.

    How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218

    Windows XP If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
    3. Click the Generaltab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
      • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
      • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <Year> appears under System.

    Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
    3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Itemin the details pane. Note the value.
      • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
      • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

    If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section (of the KB article)

    100+ people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
  1. Anonymous
    2009-12-03T20:25:02+00:00

    It would say under your mycomputer properties if it was 64bit or not.

    Please rate me up if you find my post helpful. Thank you!

    30+ people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments

2 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2016-12-20T19:07:15+00:00

    This does not work. Win XP does not show whether it is either 32-bit or 64-bit. The way I know my Win XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 is 32-bit is because it won't run 64-bit applications.

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-19T00:46:24+00:00

    Thank you so very much.  From the information supplied I now know that my XP Home Edition is running a 32bit.  As support from Microsoft XP is finishing in April and in order to purchase an 8.1 update, I required this information.

    Many thanks again

    0 comments